Japanese Bilingual Sales Assistant 「Manufacturing Indsutry」

Position Title: Sales Assistant

(Opportunity for internal promotion to a Sales Manager/Account Manager role)

Job Summary

A leading global manufacturer of automotive components, specializing in high-quality rubber, resin, and assembly products, is seeking a Sales Assistant to support its U.S. sales division. This role will assist daily sales activities, coordinate operational workflows, and support local account management to ensure smooth department operations.

Career Growth & Key Highlights

• Path to Sales Representative/Manager: Excellent opportunity for professional advancement. Candidates who gain strong product knowledge and operational experience as an assistant can be promoted internally to a full-fledged Sales role.

Working Hours / Working Style

• Full-time, Hourly Non-Exempt position.
• Standard business hours.

Working Location

• Winchester, KY

Salary / Benefits

• Compensation: $40,000 – $50,000 annually (Hourly paid / Non-exempt)
• Standard employee benefit package (details according to company policy).

Holidays & Paid Time Off

• Company holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave (details according to company policy).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Language Skills (Required):
• Japanese: Conversational to business level required to facilitate smooth internal communications and support operational workflows.
• English: Intermediate proficiency (ability to handle daily business tasks and routine communication comfortably).
• Excel Skills:
• Proficiency in basic functions such as VLOOKUP for data matching and list referencing.
• Experience with quotation calculations and data handling.
• Experience & Skills:
• Prior experience or strong interest in sales and business support within a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• High motivation and ambition to advance into a future Sales role.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you proficient in English?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel?
• Are you proficient using VLOOKUP?
• Do you have Japanese language proficiency?

Ability to Commute:

• Winchester, KY 40391 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Winchester, KY 40391: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000